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The Great Gatsby Analysis Essay 
The Great Gatsby Analysis Essay
Students will choose from among several AP-style literary analysis prompts for a five-paragraph essay analyzing a theme from The Great Gatsby
Rubric Code: ZX53987
By MsCronin
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric 5 Paragraph Essay
  Exceeding Standards

4 pts

Meeting Standards

3 pts

Approaching Standards

2 pts

Below Standards

1 pts

Content and Analysis

Exceeding Standards

Clearly introduces a topic in a manner that is compelling and follows logically from the task and purpose. Demonstrates insightful analysis of the novel.
Meeting Standards

Clearly introduces a topic in a manner that follows from the task and purpose. Demonstrates grade-appropriate analysis of the novel.
Approaching Standards

Introduces a topic in a manner that follows generally from the task and purpose.
Demonstrates a literal comprehension of the novel.
Below Standards

Introduces a topic in a manner that does not logically follow from the task and purpose.
Demonstrates little understanding of the novel.
Evidence

Exceeding Standards

Details in each paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details for a thorough analysis. More than 3 specific details in the form of quotes from the text are included. Details include correct MLA citations.
Meeting Standards

Details are clear and specific, and they support the analysis. Includes 3 specific details in the form of quotes from the text. Details include correct MLA citations.
Approaching Standards

Details may not be appropriate for the analysis and/or includes less than 3 specific details in the form of quotes from the text, and/or MLA citations are incorrect or missing.
Below Standards

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not tie back to the thesis or the student indicates he or she doesn't understand the text's main ideas.
Diction and Syntax

Exceeding Standards

Student uses exact and colorful language that is engaging, fresh, and original. The student varies sentence lengths and types so the piece flows effortlessly and fluidly.
Meeting Standards

Student avoids repeating the same words and phrases over and over, and most sentences are varied in length and type.
Approaching Standards

Words and phrases frequently repeat, and the piece contains at least one malapropism. Without much sentence variety, the piece loses momentum or sounds choppy.
Below Standards

Essay contains run-ons and fragments that impede the reader's ability to follow along. Both word choice and sentence structure are overly simplistic and repetitive.
Mechanics

Exceeding Standards

Demonstrates grade-appropriate command of conventions, with no more than 3 convention and spelling errors.
Meeting Standards

Demonstrates grade-appropriate command of conventions, with occasional errors that do not hinder comprehension
Approaching Standards

Errors of convention, spelling, and formatting now impede the reader's ability to follow along.
Below Standards

Riddled with errors and nearly impossible to decipher.



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  • literary analysis, theme


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